Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true regarding Lewis theory?

• A. It considers only valence electrons
• B. Noble gases will not involve in chemical bonding
• C. Elements can attain octet by sharing the electrons
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

According to Lewis theory:
a) The inner electrons do not involve in bonding.
b) Noble gases do not form chemical bonds.
c) In a molecule, each atom shares its unpaired electrons and attains octet.

Hence, all the above statements are correct.